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Man to Man: why opening up about my anxiety only felt possible while travelling

In our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, writer Joe Ellison talks about a transatlantic travel bond.

Joe Ellison 17th August 2022 7 min read

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Comuna 13 was once Medellín’s most dangerous district. Until these women turned it around…

During Escobar’s reign, this area was a no-go, before Paola Rivas set up Berracas de la 13 to empower local women.

Paola Rivas 17th August 2022 6 min read

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How to be a good alien: what a lifetime of living as an outsider has taught me

SOLO columnist Jonathan Thompson left London for Texas in 2016 and has picked up some valuable life lessons along the way.

Jonathan Thompson 16th August 2022 5 min read

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In focus: photographer Sam Walker talks us through his recent Portugal trip

We get a sneak peak on travelling through the Douro Valley to the Atlantic coast from a photographer’s-eye view.

Sam Walker 15th August 2022 6 min read

Friendship

Man to Man: how realising I had few male friends was the wakeup call I needed

In our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, writer Max Dickins is confronted by an uncomfortable truth.

Max Dickins 12th August 2022 6 min read

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Access all ateliers: the artists and artisans crafting Morocco’s design scene

As our new Morocco trip launches, writer Amy Everett slips behind the scenes of the country’s contemporary craft studios.

Amy Everett 10th August 2022 7 min read

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Female SOLOists: meet Leilani McGonagle, the pro surfer who’s making waves

In the latest in our series on modern-day adventurers, Kate Wills talks to the fearless Costa Rican who grew up on a board.

Kate Wills 10th August 2022 6 min read

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In focus: photographer Connor McCracken talks us through his recent Tanzania trip

For a snapshot of the safari sightings and night skies of the Serengeti, follow this insider’s guide…

Connor McCracken 9th August 2022 7 min read

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Inside the all-female Chicas de Alturas climbing group of Cusco, Peru

Writer Heather Jasper moved to Peru’s mountain town and discovered a pioneering climbing community.

Heather Jasper 8th August 2022 6 min read

Careers

Man to Man: why I founded The Book of Man to counter traditional men’s magazines

In the first in our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, editor Martin Robinson explains how he’s rewriting a toxic narrative.

Martin Robinson 4th August 2022 7 min read

Careers

Champagne lifestyles: an inside look at the world’s dreamiest jobs and cut-above careers

Considering a career change? Take your cues from “the Queen of Pop Ups” and an adventure-travel guru.

Anna Brech 3rd August 2022 6 min read

Travel tips

Kondo or commando? Choose your packing style with these tips from the pros

Experts on Marie Kondo minimalism and military packing share their tips on how to shed your excess baggage.

Anna Brech 2nd August 2022 6 min read

FRESH BACK FROM ASSIGNMENT

To mark World Photography Day, Flash Pack photographers share their favourite moments from recent trips to Turkey, Tanzania and Portugal.

01In focus: photographer Connor McCracken talks us through his recent Tanzania trip

02In focus: photographer Rachel Sarah talks us through her recent Turkey trip

03In focus: photographer Sam Walker talks us through his recent Portugal trip

WHY I WROTE A SOLO TRAVEL GUIDE FOR BLACK WOMEN

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Ella Paradis

Ella Paradis is founder and editor of The Black Explorer, a biannual print and online magazine that champions the black travel community and its creators. She set it up in 2020 as a way to showcase the stories of black explorers, travellers, adventure seekers and storytellers.

Jonathan Thompson

Jonathan Thompson is an award-winning journalist who traded London for Texas in 2016. He contributes to The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Times, GQ, Esquire and National Geographic Traveller. He's also the presenter of Adventure Cities on the Discovery Channel and Hulu.

Kate Wills

Journalist and SOLO columnist, Kate Wills, has written for the likes of Vogue, Suitcase and Stylist. She's the author of solo manifesto A Trip Of One’s Own – exploring female adventurers over the ages – and host of the Ticket For One podcast.

TRAVEL

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Travel

Comuna 13 was once Medellín’s most dangerous district. Until these women turned it around…

During Escobar’s reign, this area was a no-go, before Paola Rivas set up Berracas de la 13 to empower local women.

Paola Rivas 17th August 2022 6 min read

Travel

How to be a good alien: what a lifetime of living as an outsider has taught me

SOLO columnist Jonathan Thompson left London for Texas in 2016 and has picked up some valuable life lessons along the way.

Jonathan Thompson 16th August 2022 5 min read

Travel

In focus: photographer Sam Walker talks us through his recent Portugal trip

We get a sneak peak on travelling through the Douro Valley to the Atlantic coast from a photographer’s-eye view.

Sam Walker 15th August 2022 6 min read

Travel

Access all ateliers: the artists and artisans crafting Morocco’s design scene

As our new Morocco trip launches, writer Amy Everett slips behind the scenes of the country’s contemporary craft studios.

Amy Everett 10th August 2022 7 min read

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WELLNESS

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Wellness

Sober curious? The unexpected joys of travelling alcohol-free

After giving up alcohol, writer Maggie Downs welcomed in a world of early morning yoga and geothermal swims.

Maggie Downs 27th June 2022 7 min read

Wellness

I quit my latest kayaking expedition. Here’s why I consider it a success

Being a quitter is big news. Writer Kassondra Cloos explains why, sometimes, it’s for the best.

Kassondra Cloos 23rd June 2022 9 min read

Mental health

Meet the man who overcame drug addiction to row the Atlantic solo

From heroin addict to adrenaline junkie, Gavan Hennigan used adventure travel to turn his life around.

Joe Ellison 14th June 2022 7 min read

Wellness

Flow states: why pleasure, not productivity, is the key to a happier life

Feeling overwhelmed? Tap into a different kind of energised focus – one you’ll actually enjoy.

Anna Brech 7th June 2022 6 min read

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CAREERS

Razor-sharp career tips and better work/life balance

Careers

Man to Man: why I founded The Book of Man to counter traditional men’s magazines

In the first in our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, editor Martin Robinson explains how he’s rewriting a toxic narrative.

Martin Robinson 4th August 2022 7 min read

Careers

Champagne lifestyles: an inside look at the world’s dreamiest jobs and cut-above careers

Considering a career change? Take your cues from “the Queen of Pop Ups” and an adventure-travel guru.

Anna Brech 3rd August 2022 6 min read

Careers

Escaping to the Philippines with other high flyers was the work/life reset I needed

Founder Lucy Northmore discovered the headspace she needed by letting someone else take the travel reins.

Lucy Northmore 20th July 2022 6 min read

Careers

Why getting fired is the best thing that happened to me – and possibly to you

For writer Richard Mellor, an atrocious day of losing his job turned out to be one of the luckiest of his life.

Richard Mellor 8th July 2022 7 min read

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RELATIONSHIPS

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Friendship

Man to Man: why opening up about my anxiety only felt possible while travelling

In our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, writer Joe Ellison talks about a transatlantic travel bond.

Joe Ellison 17th August 2022 7 min read

Friendship

Man to Man: how realising I had few male friends was the wakeup call I needed

In our new series on male friendship and modern masculinity, writer Max Dickins is confronted by an uncomfortable truth.

Max Dickins 12th August 2022 6 min read

Friendship

Short and sweet: an ode to the delight of travel’s on-the-road friendships

Transient friendships have allowed writer, Anna Brech, to try out new, untested sides to herself.

Anna Brech 28th July 2022 5 min read

Friendship

How going on a dating hiatus helped me prioritise travel and friendship instead

Alonement host, Francesca Specter, found true love in her friendships and travel plans, rather than dating apps.

Francesca Specter 21st July 2022 7 min read

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Comuna 13 was once Medellín's most dangerous district. Until these women turned it around...

Access all ateliers: the artists and artisans crafting Morocco's design scene

Man to Man: how realising I had few male friends was the wakeup call I needed

Female SOLOists: meet Leilani McGonagle, the pro surfer who’s making waves

How going on a dating hiatus helped me prioritise travel and friendship instead

In focus: photographer Connor McCracken talks us through his recent Tanzania trip

LATEST STORIES

Man to Man: why opening up about my anxiety only felt possible while travelling

Comuna 13 was once Medellín’s most dangerous district. Until these women turned it around…

How to be a good alien: what a lifetime of living as an outsider has taught me

In focus: photographer Sam Walker talks us through his recent Portugal trip

Man to Man: how realising I had few male friends was the wakeup call I needed

Access all ateliers: the artists and artisans crafting Morocco’s design scene

Female SOLOists: meet Leilani McGonagle, the pro surfer who’s making waves

In focus: photographer Connor McCracken talks us through his recent Tanzania trip

Inside the all-female Chicas de Alturas climbing group of Cusco, Peru

Man to Man: why I founded The Book of Man to counter traditional men’s magazines

Champagne lifestyles: an inside look at the world’s dreamiest jobs and cut-above careers

Kondo or commando? Choose your packing style with these tips from the pros

FRESH BACK FROM ASSIGNMENT

01In focus: photographer Connor McCracken talks us through his recent Tanzania trip

02In focus: photographer Rachel Sarah talks us through her recent Turkey trip

03In focus: photographer Sam Walker talks us through his recent Portugal trip

WHY I WROTE A SOLO TRAVEL GUIDE FOR BLACK WOMEN

Writers to write home about

Ella Paradis

Jonathan Thompson

Kate Wills

TRAVEL

Comuna 13 was once Medellín’s most dangerous district. Until these women turned it around…

How to be a good alien: what a lifetime of living as an outsider has taught me

In focus: photographer Sam Walker talks us through his recent Portugal trip

Access all ateliers: the artists and artisans crafting Morocco’s design scene

WELLNESS

Sober curious? The unexpected joys of travelling alcohol-free

I quit my latest kayaking expedition. Here’s why I consider it a success

Meet the man who overcame drug addiction to row the Atlantic solo

Flow states: why pleasure, not productivity, is the key to a happier life

CAREERS

Man to Man: why I founded The Book of Man to counter traditional men’s magazines

Champagne lifestyles: an inside look at the world’s dreamiest jobs and cut-above careers

Escaping to the Philippines with other high flyers was the work/life reset I needed

Why getting fired is the best thing that happened to me – and possibly to you

RELATIONSHIPS

Man to Man: why opening up about my anxiety only felt possible while travelling

Man to Man: how realising I had few male friends was the wakeup call I needed

Short and sweet: an ode to the delight of travel’s on-the-road friendships

How going on a dating hiatus helped me prioritise travel and friendship instead

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